Luxury cruise

New Travel Village Group training academies will take agents 'on a journey'

Running between September 2024 and May 2025, the first academy will give agents the tools to boost their river cruise sales

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils interior design of second ship

Ilma will make its maiden voyage this September, marking the second ship in Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s fleet

Silversea takes delivery of latest Nova class ship

Silver Ray is the second of the ultra energy-efficient Nova class ships to launch

Seabourn names Tom Andrews as Wendy Lahmich's successor

The luxury line’s new UK and EMEA sales director is due to officially start his new role ’in midsummer’ once Lahmich leaves the business

Explora Journeys’ Pioneers programme sees hundreds of agents sail on Explora I

The luxury cruise line offered agents a number of benefits as part of its Pioneers programme

'Detail, quality and tradition': Cunard launches first ship for 14 years, Queen Anne

TTG headed to Southampton this week as Cunard raised the curtain on its first new ship for more than a decade. TTG Luxury editor and publisher April Hutchinson and TTG cruise editor Harry Kemble report

Cunard: ‘With Queen Anne, we have a great window to launch a UK-based ship’

Cunard’s Tom Mahoney tells Harry Kemble about the line’s plans to promote its latest vessel – its first new ship for 14 years – to the trade ahead of its maiden voyage from Southampton

Simon Leeming named new cruise lead at Unforgettable Travel Company

In his new role, Simon Leeming will focus on offering year-round trips to around 5,000 existing cruise customers as well as new clients

Premier Travel signals cruise push with new BDM appointment

Premier Travel has said it plans to have a bigger presence in the cruise market with the appointment of a dedicated business development manager

Agent reveals highs and lows of planning ‘treacherous’ Point Nemo trip

Wanderlux’s Rebecca Puttock reveals how she helped her client achieve his goal of reaching the ultra-remote Point Nemo

Queen Anne's UK arrival delayed to ensure 'final touches are complete'

The 3,000-passenger ship is now scheduled to dock alongside Mayflower Terminal in Southampton at 15:00 on 30 April

Regent Seven Seas expands business development team with new hire

Harriet Smith joins Regent’s business development support team led by Ed Lang, director of strategic accounts and business development

UK and Ireland cruise sector hit record passenger numbers last year – Clia

Clia UK and Ireland managing director Andy Harmer noted the ‘encouraging figures’ as passenger numbers jumped 14.5% against 2019

Barbara Muckermann leaves Silversea to ‘pursue other opportunities’

Bert Hernandez, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice-president, will succeed Barbara Muckermann in her role

Scenic Group reveals third Emerald Cruises luxury yacht

Emerald Kaia will be the largest of Emerald Cruises’ yacht collection with expanded state rooms and a number of other enhancements

Ponant starts search for new UK&I market manager ahead of Nabil Maillard exit

Maillard is leaving the French luxury cruise line to join the Experimental Group after six years

NCLH places largest new-build order in its history

The new ships are slated for delivery over a 10-year period from 2026 to 2036

Hays Travel's tour op hits string of wave targets following relaunch

The targets were around support offered to agents, bookings and cruise launches at Vista, which serves Hays Travel agents

Ponant's latest ship unveiled ahead of summer launch

The sailing yacht can host up to 12 guests and will travel from Corsica, France this summer

Hurtigruten welcomes world's first ‘chief aurora chaser’ to Northern Lights cruise

The renowned astronomer will bring a wealth of cosmic knowledge to 12-night sailings in the Arctic

Silversea to offer expedition sailings from UK and Ireland next year

The ultra-luxury cruise line’s Silver Wind will depart from ports in the UK and Ireland in summer 2025

Four Seasons Yachts shares first look at suites and releases itineraries

Christina O will offer 95 plush suites and itineraries in both the Caribbean and the Mediterranean

Silversea global sales chief says new role will bring line closer to trade

Massimo Brancaleoni tells TTG his recently announced wider remit at the luxury cruise line will help drive revenue growth

Luxury agency reveals secrets to creating a successful sales day on a budget

Hertfordshire agency Beaver Travel took over the neighbouring estate agents on a Sunday for a hit event